Palm Springs in December 2026: Holiday Events, Lights & Hotels
Choose the parade, tamale festival and WildLights dates before planning the stay.
Guides
Palm Springs by Season
The desert is a completely different trip in January and July.
Palm Springs in November 2026: Events, Weather & Where to Stay
The month the high season opens - led by Greater Palm Springs Pride
Palm Springs in October 2026: Modernism Week, Weather & Events
The month the desert wakes back up - warm days, cool evenings, and Modernism Week's Fall Preview
Christmas and New Year's Eve in Palm Springs
A desert holiday season: 70-degree afternoons, lit-up neighbourhoods, and the year's tightest hotel weekend.
Spring Break and Festival Season in Greater Palm Springs
March and April are the valley's loudest, most expensive and most fun months. Here is how to time them.
Snowbird Season in Greater Palm Springs: November to April, Explained
How the valley's long-stay winter season works, what it costs, and when the crowds actually peak.
The Best Time to Visit Palm Springs
Month-by-month weather, crowds and prices
Palm Springs in Summer: Is It Worth It?
Yes, if you rearrange the day